Compostable or Recyclable Packaging Wrap

ABSTRACT

A compostable packaging wrap comprising: a strip that is primarily formed of starch and that is flexible such that the strip can be rolled is disclosed. In addition, a compostable or recyclable packaging wrap that includes: a first film that is primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials; a second film that is primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials; a plurality of pads, each pad being are surrounded by the first film and the second film and being primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials is disclosed. The compostable or recyclable packaging wrap is flexible such that the packaging wrap can be rolled.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/702,859, filed Jul. 24, 2018, the contents of which are incorporatedby reference herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention relates to a compostable or recyclable packaging wrapused for shipping.

BACKGROUND

A conventional wrapping material is polyethylene. For example, apackaging material, e.g., a bubble wrap, can be used to surround andcushion an item to be packed in a shipping box and shipped.Alternatively, other packaging materials can be molded to form aparticular shape to hold an item being shipped and can be placed in ashipping box.

Polyethylene is relatively inexpensive and easily formed into a varietyof shapes, but is not compostable. Consequently, disposing of thematerial of the container can be a problem.

SUMMARY

A packaging wrap that provides protection to an item to be shipped andthat is recyclable or compostable is disclosed.

In general, in one aspect, a compostable or recyclable packaging wrapincludes: a strip that is primarily formed of starch, wherein the stripis flexible such that the strip can be rolled.

The foregoing and other implementations can each optionally include oneor more of the following features, alone or in combination. The one ormore compostable materials include at least one of a grain starch, aroot starch, a vegetable starch, and combinations thereof. A depth ofthe strip is between ⅛ inches and 2.5 inches. In a state in which thestrip is rolled, a radius of the rolled strip is between 1 inch and 20inches. A density of the strip is within at least one of a first rangethat is 0.25-4.0 g/cm3, a second range that is 0.6-1.0 g/cm3, a thirdrange that is 0.8-2.0 g/cm3, and a fourth range that is 1.0-3.5 g/cm3.The strip comprises: a plurality of sections, wherein a boundary betweentwo adjacent sections of the plurality of sections is perforated. Atleast 85% of the strip includes a starch by weight of the packagingwrap.

In general, another aspect, a compostable or recyclable packaging wrapthat includes: a first film that is primarily formed of one or morecompostable or recyclable materials; a second film that is primarilyformed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials; a pluralityof pads, each pad being are surrounded by the first film and the secondfilm and being primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclablematerials, wherein the packaging wrap is flexible such that thepackaging wrap can be rolled.

The foregoing and other implementations can each optionally include oneor more of the following features, alone or in combination. The one ormore compostable or recyclable materials for the first film and thesecond film include at least one of polylactic acid (PLA),poly(beta-amino) esters (PBAE), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA),polycapralactones (PCL), polybutyrate adipate terephthalate (PBAT)polyvinylalcohol (PVA), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), and combinationsthereof. The one or more compostable or recyclable materials for thefirst film and the second film includes at least one of LDPE, MDPE,HDPE, polyethylene terephthalate, and combinations thereof. The one ormore compostable or recyclable materials for the plurality of padsinclude at least one of a grain starch, a root starch, a vegetablestarch, and combinations thereof. A depth of the first film is between1/16 inches and 1.25 inches. A depth of the second film is between 1/16and 1.25 inches. A depth of each pad of the plurality of pads is between1/16 inches and 2 inches. In a state in which the packaging wrap isrolled, a radius of the rolled packaging wrap is between 1 inch and 20inches. A density of the plurality of pads is within at least one of afirst range that is 0.25-4.0 g/cm³, a second range that is 0.6-1.0g/cm³, a third range that is 0.8-2.0 g/cm³, and a fourth range that is1.0-3.5 g/cm³. The packaging wrap further includes a plurality ofsections, wherein a boundary between two adjacent sections of theplurality of sections is perforated. Each section of the plurality ofsections include a respective pad of the plurality of pads. The firstfilm and the second film is attached to the plurality of pads using anadhesive. At least 85% of each pad of the plurality of pads includes astarch by weight of the pad.

Potential advantages may include (and are not limited to) one or more ofthe following. The packaging wrap is compostable, so all of thecomponents of the packaging wrap are easily disposable. In certaincases, the packaging wrap can be perforated or scored such that a usercan easily detach a section of the packaging wrap. In certain cases, thepackaging wrap includes pads that are surrounded by films to provideadditional protection to an item being shipped. In these cases, thefilms surrounding the pads are also compostable or recyclable, and alsoeasily disposed.

The details of one or more embodiments are set forth in the accompanyingdrawings and the description below. Other features, objects, andadvantages of the invention will be apparent from the description anddrawings, and from the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a first implementation of a compostablepackaging wrap.

FIGS. 2A to 2D illustrate a second implementation of a compostablepackaging wrap.

FIGS. 3A to 3C illustrate a third implementation of a compostable orrecyclable packaging wrap.

Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Initially, some terminology may be beneficial. “Compostable” indicatesboth that a product will decompose quickly, e.g., within 180 days, andthat the product will decompose into material that can be used asfertilizer (e.g., per ASTM D6400 or EN 13432). “Recyclable” indicatesthat a product can be reused or treated in order to be made suitable forreuse.

Most conventional packaging wraps are not compostable, and some are notrecyclable. However, packaging wraps formed primarily of materials suchas a starch are compostable as well as providing protection to an itembeing wrapped. In some implementations, a compostable packaging wrap canbe rolled to save the storage space or being moved easily.

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a first implementation of a packaging wrap100 that is compostable or recyclable. FIG. 1A is a perspective view ofthe first implementation of the packaging wrap 100 in an unrolled formand FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the first implementation of thepackaging wrap 100 in a rolled form.

Referring to FIG. 1A, in the unrolled stated, the packaging wrap 100 hasa flat rectangular-shape, e.g., the wrap is a sheet. In particular, thewrap 100 provides an elongated strip. The strip can sharp edges, but insome implementations, edges of the compostable packaging wrap 100 can berounded. In some implementations, the compostable packaging wrap 100 canhave a particular shape to wrap a particular item. For example, thecompostable packaging wrap 100 can have a bottle shape to wrap a winebottle.

The compostable packaging wrap 100 can be primarily composed ofcompostable material. For example, packaging wrap 100 can be primarilycomposed of a starch, such as a grain starch (e.g., a corn starch, awheat starch or sorghum, also known as milo), a root starch (e.g., apotato starch), or a vegetable starch. In some implementations, acombinations of different starches can be used. In some implementations,a starch can be mixed with one or more compostable or recyclable othermaterials, e.g., a plant fiber. The starch can provide at least 50%,e.g., at least 75%, e.g., at least 85%, e.g., at least or 95-99%, byweight of the packaging wrap 100. In some implementations, the packagingwrap 100 consists of starch. In some implementations, the packaging wrap100 can be formed using an extrusion process.

In some implementations, other materials that do not interfere with thecompostable nature of the packaging wrap 100, e.g., a softener toimprove adhesion of the starch, or a preservative or anti-fungal agent,can be present, but only in small quantities. For example, at least 85%,e.g., at least 90%, e.g., 90-95% or 95-99%, by weight of the compostablepackaging wrap 100 is made of starch. Polyvinyl alcohol can be present,e.g., 5-10% by weight.

In some implementations, the packaging wrap 100 is entirely compostable,i.e., consists of compostable materials. In some implementations, thepackaging wrap 100 is composed of a combination of compostable andrecyclable materials For example, in some implementations, additionalmaterials, e.g., a water-retarding materials, are added to thecompostable material, e.g., the starch, such that the combination isrecyclable.

In some implementations, the material of the packaging wrap 100 can be afoam material, e.g., include small pores or voids spread substantiallyuniformly through the packaging wrap 100. For example, 10-80% of thevolume of the packaging wrap 100 can be pores or voids, e.g., 25-75%,25-50%, 10-25%, and 50-75%. The maximum size of the pores or voids canbe about 1 mm. Although the packaging wrap 100 could be a foam material,it is generally incompressible.

The packaging wrap 100, in unrolled and unused form, can has a lengththat is greater than its width. For example, a length L1 of thecompostable packaging wrap 100 can be between 10 inches and 500 feet,and a width W1 of the compostable packaging wrap 100 can be between 6inches and 48 inches. In this example, the size of the compostablepackaging wrap 100 represents the size of the entire unrolledcompostable packaging wrap 100. However, the size of the compostablepackaging wrap 100 is not limited to these example numbers. Thecompostable packaging wrap 100 can have any suitable size to wrap anitem.

The compostable packaging wrap 100 also has a depth D1 (i.e., athickness) that is less than the width W1. The depth D1 of thecompostable packaging wrap 100 is such that the compostable packagingwrap 100 can be wrapped around a central post or tube, e.g., as shown inFIG. 1B. In particular, the depth D1 of the packaging wrap 100 is withina range such that, in conjunction with the material composition, thepackaging wrap is sufficiently flexible so as to wrap around a centralpost having a particular diameter without breaking or permanentdeformation. For example, the diameter of the center pole can be between⅛ inches and 5 inches. If the depth of the compostable packaging wrap100 is too large, the compostable packaging wrap 100 cannot be rolled.For example, where the compostable packaging wrap 100 is primarilyformed of starch, the depth of the compostable packaging wrap 100 can bebetween ⅛ inches and 2.5 inches to be rolled. The maximum thickness ofthe compostable packaging wrap 100 can be different for various types ofstarch.

For some materials, the same material can have different densitiesdepending on the manufacturing process, e.g., the degree of compressionof the starch. In such cases, the density of the packaging wrap 100 canbe selected, e.g., by selection of an appropriate processing parameters.For many materials, the greater the density (e.g., the higher the degreeof compaction), the less flexible the material is. In such cases, thedensity of the packaging wrap 100 can be selected such that thecompostable packaging wrap 100 can have enough flexibility to be rolledas described above. Where the compostable packaging wrap 100 isprimarily formed of starch, the density of the compostable packagingwrap 100 can be about 0.25-4.0 g/cm³, e.g., 0.6-1.0 g/cm³, 0.8-2.0g/cm³, 1.0-3.5 g/cm³.

In some implementations, the density of the packaging wrap 100 issubstantially uniform, e.g., the material lacks pores or pores aredistributed substantially uniformly through the sheet, and the degree ofcompaction of the material is similarly substantially uniform. However,in some implementations, the density of the packaging wrap 100 can varyalong the length or width of the sheet, e.g., the degree of compactionof the material can vary.

Referring to FIG. 1B, the compostable packaging wrap 100 is in a rolledform. In some implementations, the packaging wrap 100 is rolled around acenter pole 102. In some implementations, the center pole 102 can beprimarily formed of compostable material. For example, the center pole102 can be primarily formed of starch. The starch for the center pole102 can be any type of starch described above with reference to FIG. 1Aor any combination of two or more starches described above withreference to FIG. 1A. In some implementations, the compostable materialfor the center pole 102 can be the same as the compostable material ofthe compostable packaging wrap 100. In these implementations, the costto manufacture the center pole 102 can be reduced because the centerpole 102 and the compostable packaging wrap 100 are formed of the samecompostable material. In some implementations, the compostable materialfor the center pole 102 can be different from the compostable materialof the compostable packaging wrap 100. In these implementations, thecompostable material for the center pole 102 can be harder than thecompostable material for the compostable packaging wrap 100 such thatthe rolled compostable packaging wrap 100 can maintain its shape. Insome implementations, the compostable packaging wrap 100 can be rolledwithout a center pole.

The compostable packaging wrap 100 can be wound around the center axis(e.g., the center pole) multiple times. For example, where thecompostable packaging wrap 100 is rolled, a radius R1 of the rolledcompostable packaging wrap 100 can be between 1 inch and 20 inches. Theradius of the compostable packaging wrap 100 should not be limited tothese particular numbers, but can be any suitable number.

FIGS. 2A-2D illustrate a second implementation of a compostablepackaging wrap 200. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the secondimplementation of the compostable packaging wrap 200 in an unrolledform, FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of one example of thecompostable packaging wrap 200 in an unrolled form, FIG. 2C is across-sectional view of another example of the compostable packagingwrap 200 in un unrolled form, and FIG. 2D is a perspective view of thesecond implementation of the compostable packaging wrap 200 in a rolledform. The compostable packaging wrap 200 can be the same as or similarto the compostable packaging wrap 100 described above with reference toFIGS. 1A and 1B except differences described below.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the compostable packaging wrap 200 includesmultiple sections, e.g., a first section 210 and a second section 220,that are respectively divided by a scored or perforated portion, e.g., ascored or perforated portion 230, that permits easier manual detachmentof one section from an adjacent section. The line of the score orperforation 230 can extend across the width of the strip of thepackaging wrap 200.

In some implementations, the size of the each section of the multiplesections can be the same. For example, a length L2 of the first section210 can be the same as a length L2′ of the second section 220. In someimplementations, different sections can have different sizes. Forexample, the length L2 of the first section 210 can be different fromthe length L2′ of the second section 220. In this example, a user canuse different sizes of wraps to wrap different sizes of items. That is,a user can use a smaller section to wrap a small item and a largersection to wrap a large item.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the scored or perforated portion 230 includes afirst score 230 a that is formed on a top surface of the compostablepackaging wrap 200 and a second score 230 b that is formed on a bottomsurface of the compostable packaging wrap 200. The scores 230 a and 230b can include multiple grooves formed on surfaces of the compostablepackaging wrap 200. For example, the grooves for the first score 230 acan have a depth D2 and the grooves for the second score 230 b can havea depth D3. The depths D2 and D3 can be between ⅛ inches and 2.5 inches.In some implementations, the depth D2 can be the same as the depth D3.In some implementations, the depth D2 can be different from the depthD3.

In some implementations, where the compostable packaging wrap 200 isprimarily formed of a starch, the depths D2 and D3 should be determinedsuch that a section is not easily detached from the compostablepackaging wrap 200 before a user detaches the section from thecompostable packaging wrap 200. Moreover, when the compostable packagingwrap 200 is rolled, a section can be detached because of the tensionbetween two sections, e.g., the first section 210 and the second section220. Thus, the depths D2 and D3 should be shallow enough not to bedetached by the tension. In these implementations, the depths D2 and D3can be between 1/64 inches and 1.2 inches.

In some implementations, the scored or perforated portion 230 caninclude grooves that are formed only one surface of the compostablepackaging wrap 200. For example, the scored or perforated portion 230can include only the first score 230 a that is formed on the top surfaceof the compostable packaging wrap 200. Alternatively, the scored orperforated portion 230 can include only the second score 230 b that isformed on the bottom surface of the compostable packaging wrap 200. Inthese implementations, the depth of the grooves can be larger than thedepth of the grooves where the scored or perforated portion 230 includesboth the first score 230 a and the second score 230 b.

Referring to FIG. 2C, In some implementations, the scored or perforatedportion 230 can have perforations that extend entirely through the sheetof the packaging wrap 200. A perforation can have a length L2″. Forexample, the length L2″ can be between 2 inches and 20 inches.

Referring to FIG. 2D, the compostable packaging wrap 200 is in a rolledform. The rolled compostable packaging wrap 200 can have a radius R2. Insome implementations, where the compostable packaging wrap 200 isprimarily made of a starch, the radius R2 of the compostable packagingwrap 200 can be determined based on the density of the starch material.In some implementations, the radius R2 of the compostable packaging wrap200 can be the same as the radius R1 of the compostable packaging wrap100 described with reference to FIG. 1B. In other implementations, toprevent a section from being detached from the compostable packagingwrap 200 due to the tension between two adjacent sections, the radius R2can be smaller than the radius R1. For example, the radius R2 can bebetween 1 inch and 20 inches. The radius of the compostable packagingwrap 200 should not be limited to this particular number, but can be anysuitable number.

FIGS. 3A to 3C illustrate a first implementation of a compostable orrecyclable packaging wrap 300. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of thecompostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300 in an unrolled form, FIG.3B is a cross-sectional view of the compostable or recyclable packagingwrap 300 in an unrolled form, and FIG. 3C is a perspective view of thecompostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300 in a rolled form. Thecompostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300 can be the same as orsimilar to the compostable packaging wrap 200 described above withreference to FIGS. 2A to 2D except differences described below.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the compostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300includes multiple sections, e.g., a first section 310 and a secondsection 320, that are respectively divided by a scored or perforatedportion, e.g., a scored or perforated portion 330. In someimplementations, the size of the each section of the multiple sectionscan be the same. For example, a length L3 of the first section 310 canbe the same as a length L3′ of the second section 320. In someimplementations, the size of each section of the multiple sections canbe different. For example, the length L3 of the first section 310 can bedifferent from the length L3′ of the second section 320. In thisexample, a user can use different sizes of wraps to wrap different sizesof items. That is, a user can use a smaller section to wrap a small itemand a larger section to wrap a large item.

In some implementations, each section of the compostable or recyclablepackaging wrap 300 includes a pad portion in a central area of thesection and a boundary portion that surrounds the pad portion. Forexample, the first section 310 includes a pad portion 312 and a boundaryportion 314 that surrounds the pad portion 312 and the second section320 includes a pad portion 322 and a boundary portion 324 that surroundsthe pad portion 322. The boundary portion 324 can have a margin Mbetween the pad portion 322 and the edge of the first section 310. Forexample, the margin M can be between ½ inches and 5 inches. The marginis not limited to these numbers, but ca be any suitable number.

Referring to FIG. 3B, the compostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300includes multiple films, e.g., a first film 301 and a second film 302,and compostable or recyclable pads, e.g., a first pad 342 and a secondpad 344, sandwiched between the films. For example, in the pad portion312 of the first section 310, the top halves of the pads 342, 344contacts the first film 301 and the bottom halves of the pads 342, 344contact the second film 302. In the boundary portion 314 of the firstsection 310, two films 301 and 302 are coupled together, e.g., byadhesive. In some implementations, the films 301 and 302 can be securedto the pads 342,344 using an adhesive. In some implementations, the pads342, 344 fit in the pockets formed by the films 301 and 302. In someimplementations, the pads 342, 344 are substantially constrained in thepockets, e.g., air is evacuated from the pockets. In someimplementations, the pads 342, 344 sit loose, e.g., are slidable, withinthe pockets formed by the files 301, 302.

In some implementations, a depth of each film can be a half of a depthD4. For example, the depth of the film can be 1/16 inches and 1.25inches. In some implementations, a depth of the pad, e.g., the first pad342, can be between 1/16 inches and 2 inches. However the depth D5 isnot limited to these numbers. The depth D5 can be any suitable number.

In some implementations, the scored or perforated portion 330 includes afirst score 330 a that is formed on a surface of the first film 301 anda second score 330 b that is formed on a surface of the second film 302.The scores 330 a and 330 b can include multiple grooves formed on thesurfaces of the films 301 and 302. The two films 301 and 302 adjacent tothe scored or perforated portion 330 are coupled together without anypad between the two films 301 and 302. Alternatively, in someimplementations, the scored or perforated portion 330 can haveperforations that extend entirely through the sheet of the packagingwrap 300.

In some implementations, the pads, e.g., the first pad 342 and thesecond pad 344, can be primarily formed of compostable material. Forexample, the compostable material for the pads 342 and 344 is primarilya starch, e.g., a grain starch (e.g., a corn starch, a wheat starch orsorghum, also known as milo), a root starch (e.g., a potato starch), ora vegetable starch. In some implementations, a combinations of differentstarches can be used for the pads 342 and 344. In some implementations,at least 85%, e.g., 90-95%, of the pad portion 312 can include a starchby weight of the pad portion 312.

In some implementations, the films, e.g., the first film 301 and thesecond film 302, can be compostable, e.g., a bioplastic that meets ASTMD6400 standards. Example materials for a compostable film includepolymers based on one or more of polylactic acid (PLA), poly(beta-amino)esters (PBAE), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), polycapralactones (PCL),polybutyrate adipate terephthalate (PBAT) polyvinylalcohol (PVA), orethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH). In addition, any combinations of thesematerials can be used for the films 301 and 302. For example, acombination of PBAT and PE can be used for the films 301 and 302. Asanother example, a combination of PE and PLA can be used for the films301 and 302. In some implementations, the polymer can be mixed with anorganic product, e.g., a starch.

In some implementations, the films, e.g., the first film 301 and thesecond film 302, can be recyclable. A suitable material for therecyclable film is polyethylene. For example, the films 301 and 302 caninclude LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, or polyethylene terephthalate. An advantage ofpolyethylene is ease of fabrication and good water resistance.

In some implementations, the films, e.g., the first film 301 and thesecond film 302, can be paper sheets. If the paper is thin enough or isperforated, the paper is compostable. Optionally, the paper can be linedwith a water-repellent coating. Either the inner surface of the film, orthe outer surface, or both can be lined with the water-repellentcoating. The water-repellent coating can be a compostable material,e.g., wax. In this example, the film with paper and coating iscompostable. Alternatively, the water-repellent coating can be arecyclable material. In this example, the layer with paper and coatingis recyclable.

Referring to FIG. 3C, the compostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300is in a rolled form. The rolled compostable or recyclable packaging wrap300 can have a radius R3. In some implementations, where the compostableor recyclable packaging wrap 300 includes the pads, e.g., the pads 342and 344, between the two films, e.g., the films 301 and 302, the radiusR3 of the compostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300 can be determinedbased on the density of the materials for the films or the pads and/orthe depth D5 of the pads and the depth D4 of the films. For example, theradius R3 of the compostable or recyclable packaging wrap 300 can bebetween 1 inch and 20 inches. The radius of the compostable packagingwrap 300 should not be limited to these particular numbers, but can beany suitable number.

A variety of combinations of the features discussed above are possible.The drawings show only a limited number of possible combinations, and itshould be assumed that the various features described can be usedtogether in any consistent combination. A number of embodiments havebeen described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that variousmodifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe invention. Accordingly, other embodiments are within the scope ofthe following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A compostable packaging wrap that includes: astrip that is primarily formed of starch, wherein the strip is flexiblesuch that the strip can be rolled.
 2. The packaging wrap of claim 1,wherein the one or more compostable materials include at least one of agrain starch, a root starch, a vegetable starch, and combinationsthereof.
 3. The packaging wrap of claim 1, wherein a depth of the stripis between ⅛ inches and 2.5 inches.
 4. The packaging wrap of claim 1,wherein, in a state in which the strip is rolled, a radius of the rolledstrip is between 1 inch and 20 inches.
 5. The packaging wrap of claim 1,wherein a density of the strip is within at least one of a first rangethat is 0.25-4.0 g/cm³, a second range that is 0.6-1.0 g/cm³, a thirdrange that is 0.8-2.0 g/cm³, and a fourth range that is 1.0-3.5 g/cm³.6. The packaging wrap of claim 1, wherein the strip comprises: aplurality of sections, wherein a boundary between two adjacent sectionsof the plurality of sections is perforated.
 7. The packaging wrap ofclaim 6, wherein at least 85% of the strip includes a starch by weightof the packaging wrap.
 8. A compostable or recyclable packaging wrapthat includes: a first film that is primarily formed of one or morecompostable or recyclable materials; a second film that is primarilyformed of one or more compostable or recyclable materials; a pluralityof pads, each pad being are surrounded by the first film and the secondfilm and being primarily formed of one or more compostable or recyclablematerials, wherein the packaging wrap is flexible such that thepackaging wrap can be rolled.
 9. The packaging wrap of claim 8, whereinthe one or more compostable or recyclable materials for the first filmand the second film include at least one of polylactic acid (PLA),poly(beta-amino) esters (PBAE), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA),polycapralactones (PCL), polybutyrate adipate terephthalate (PBAT)polyvinylalcohol (PVA), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), and combinationsthereof.
 10. The packaging wrap of claim 8, wherein the one or morecompostable or recyclable materials for the first film and the secondfilm includes at least one of LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, polyethyleneterephthalate, and combinations thereof.
 11. The packaging wrap of claim8, wherein the one or more compostable or recyclable materials for theplurality of pads include at least one of a grain starch, a root starch,a vegetable starch, and combinations thereof.
 12. The packaging wrap ofclaim 8, wherein a depth of the first film is between 1/16 inches and1.25 inches.
 13. The packaging wrap of claim 8, wherein a depth of thesecond film is between 1/16 and 1.25 inches.
 14. The packaging wrap ofclaim 8, wherein a depth of each pad of the plurality of pads is between1/16 inches and 2 inches.
 15. The packaging wrap of claim 8, wherein, ina state in which the packaging wrap is rolled, a radius of the rolledpackaging wrap is between 1 inch and 20 inches.
 16. The packaging wrapof claim 8, wherein a density of the plurality of pads is within atleast one of a first range that is 0.25-4.0 g/cm³, a second range thatis 0.6-1.0 g/cm³, a third range that is 0.8-2.0 g/cm³, and a fourthrange that is 1.0-3.5 g/cm³.
 17. The packaging wrap of claim 8,comprising: a plurality of sections, wherein a boundary between twoadjacent sections of the plurality of sections is perforated.
 18. Thepackaging wrap of claim 17, wherein each section of the plurality ofsections include a respective pad of the plurality of pads.
 19. Thepackaging wrap of claim 8, wherein the first film and the second film isattached to the plurality of pads using an adhesive.
 20. The packagingwrap of claim 8, wherein at least 85% of each pad of the plurality ofpads includes a starch by weight of the pad.